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April Edition
MEMBERSHIP
NEWSLETTER
MARYLAND LEGISLATION UPDATE
IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2– Executive Director
Messages
Page 3– Press Release:
WMABA & SCRS
Page 4-5– Diamond
Standard Press
Release
Page 6-8– SCRS Repairer
Driven Education and
SEMA Information
Page 9– CCAR Recognition
Page 10-11– Zurich: Loss
Prevention “Protect
You’re Assets”
Page 12– Top 20 Insurers
Nationwide
Page 13– Press Releases:
American Honda
Nissan
Page 14-15– New WMABA
Membership Benefits:
Rome Technologies
ALLDATA
ALL WMABA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE
OFFICE. CALL FOR AN
UPDATED LIST!
You should already know that the House Bill 1199 has been
awaiting signature by the Governor. What you have not
learned from our Press Release is how the process worked.
Summary:
For those of you who have been following along in our almost two
year process to correct the salvage threshold issues arising from
2008 senate bill 568, you have seen the difficulties and challenges
we were facing from the onset. How do we correct what has been
put in place?
What it took was many meetings with the Maryland Motor Vehicle
Administration (MVA) to find out how the marketplace interpretations
could be corrected either in Regulations—to be promulgated by the
MVA—or by a bill, proposed by the association.
Once it was determined that we needed a bill to correct much of the
issue, we went back to Delegate James Malone of the Environmental Matters Committee, to ask for his help. After his agreeing to
submit a bill on our behalf, the work really began. We had several
meetings with Del. Malone’s staff and the industry stakeholders, including representatives of WMABA, insurance companies, salvage
dealers, and auto dealers. Several meetings later, the amendments
to the bill began to flow.
Fast forward several meetings, bill hearings and work sessions, now
we are looking at the bill that passed the House. Moving over to the
Senate side, we faced opposition from Insurance Auto Auctions
(IAA) because of the inclusion that all vehicles—regardless of repair
values— acquired by the insurance companies would now be
marked salvage. However, in spite of their opposition, we were able
to get the bill passed on the last day of session.
WHEW! Now, once we have the bill signed we will still be meeting
with the MVA and other stakeholders to determine the correct definition language and inclusions for “Cosmetic damage”, but we are optimistic that this will curb much of the issue we’ve been facing since
2008.
Any news will be immediately forwarded on to the membership.
If you have questions about these efforts, call the office!
If you have any questions or
concerns about the association
please feel free to contact us:
Office: 804.746.9649
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP TOOLBOX
A new venture of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) is the unveiling of the [virtual] Toolbox:
a collection of documents on their website (www.wmaba.com) that are for use in the shop for everyday business issues
or research. This undertaking, initiated by the Richmond Chapter of WMABA, was a way for us to be the source for repairers to find documents and web portals that give them valuable information they can use to properly repair vehicles,
educate adjusters, or find a better way to manage portions of their business. As an ever changing being, the Toolbox
will be a resource that all will benefit from in a perpetual manner.
As WMABA’s Executive Director, I am charged with investigating new and different ways of offering value for our membership. When this item was brought as a suggestion, I started looking into the documents that I have access to. I didn’t
realize the many items that could be compiled together, because I was so used to having them at my fingertips. The key
is to get them in an easily accessible place for the industry – members and non-members alike. The solution was to put
it on our website and get the word out.
To give you incentive to check it out, I will let you know some of what is in the Toolbox. We have compiled the laws relative to Maryland and Virginia collision repair and claims settlement practices, so that you know what the laws are as
they relate to your business. We’ve included all of the OEM service information websites and many of the OEM position
statements on issues from sectioning to airbags to reconditioned wheels. Also in the Toolbox are position statements
from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on items like diminished value and deceptive referral practices,
also known as steering. A couple of flyers on procedures from Automotive Service Association (ASA) include raw vs.
primed bumpers and blend vs. new panels.
There is an abundance of information about the collision repair business in the infinite space of the internet, but they are
not always easy to find. This resource that WMABA has created will become a clearinghouse of documents that make
your business easier. Most all of the documents compiled are FREE to the industry, but as a service to the industry we
are locating them in a convenient place.
After all, that is what an association is all about: providing tools that make your business and its livelihood better.
WMABA ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
WMABA is now building its web presence by sharing information about the association on Facebook® with a Fan Page. The updates that are posted to the fan page, under “Washington
Metropolitan Auto Body Association”, are also tweeted out to followers through: http://
www.twitter.com/jordanhendler
Follow us today to get the latest in association activities, events and other industry media
information!!
“We are excited to offer this memorial
scholarship as part of our education
initiatives within the association,” commented WMABA President Brad
Whiteford. “WMABA strives to create
April 28, 2010 – Richmond, Virginia – The Washing- programs that make a lasting difference. The reton Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) is sponse received from this scholarship will also give
announcing that the John Mattos Memorial Tool
us an indication of how many students are in need of
Scholarship is now open for application submissions tool funding to go out into the workforce.”
from currently enrolled students and recent graduates (within the past one year) whom reside within
Applications for the John Mattos Memorial Tool
Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC. This $1,000
Scholarship will be accepted through May 31st. The
scholarship, as part of the longstanding Jerry Dalton application is available on the website or by
Memorial Education Fund (JDMEF) within WMABA, clicking the following link:
was enacted in memory of the late John Mattos, Sr., APPLICATION - http://wmaba.com/pdf/JDMEFof Mattos Pro Finishes.
MattosToolScholarshipApp.pdf
WMABA Opens John Mattos
Memorial Tool Scholarship
for Applications
They can even post their vehicle's photos to social
networking sites like Facebook. The number of prospects and customers driven to the shop's site increases exponentially."
Preferred Pricing for the AutoWatch Program
Now Available to SCRS Members
Improved customer service is another by-product of
AutoWatch. "When a customer remains in constant
Agreement brokered by the Society makes it easy and costvisual
contact with their vehicle their trust in the collieffective for member shops to build an Internet-based marsion
repair
facility grows-there are no secrets," Henketing presence that strengthens customer relationships.
derson says. "We also provide a unique 'in-process'
CSI system that allows the customer to provide feedProsser, WA, April 23, 2010 - The Society of Colliback to the shop while the repair is underway,
sion Repair Specialists (SCRS) is pleased to announce its latest benefit to members-preferred pricing strengthening communication between the two."
for enrollment in AutoWatch™, a unique customer service and marketing tool that allows body shop custom- AutoWatch provides a suite of other marketing and
ers to view digital photos documenting the progress of customer tools that SCRS members will be able to utiltheir repair through an interactive Web portal added to ize now and in the future. "We believe AutoWatch is a
powerful tool set that can improve the shop's position
the shop's existing site.
in their market and greatly enhance a customer's repair experience," says Rodes Brown, chairman of the
The Internet has become an effective, recognized
marketing channel. It is becoming the "go to" mecha- SCRS marketing and membership committee. "The
nism for consumers looking to find information on and program is a proven success in our industry; a real
difference-maker for those that subscribe. We're proud
build relationships with product and services providto be able to offer this excellent service at preferred
ers. Conversely, product and service providers are
leveraging Web-based tools to cost-effectively extend pricing to our members."
their marketing reach and get their message out with
AutoWatch is indicative of SCRS' commitment to stay
blazing speed. SCRS's partnership with AutoWatch
abreast
of current products and technology so they
will make it easier for members to build and sustain a
may
be
leveraged
to the memberships' advantage.
dynamic, competitive Internet presence.
"Just as you can't repair a car the same way you did
20 years ago, you can't take an outmoded approach to
"A lot of shops have a Web site, but those sites are
little more than an online brochure-they don't grab the sales and marketing and hope to succeed," notes
SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg. "Our
customer," explains AutoWatch founder and CEO
Dave Henderson. "AutoWatch is different. Seeing the new partnership with AutoWatch is pleasing because
we are making it easy for members to adopt a leading
repair process unfold before their eyes engages the
edge marketing model designed to their needs. This is
customer. They come back to look again and again.
an exciting opportunity for us, indicative of the highThey tell their friends who then want to see for
quality services we continue to strive to provide our
themselves.
members."
Contact:GeoffCrane
DirectPhone:1.901.398.5759
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Diamond Standard Labeling Expands
Parts Traceability Providing Intensive
Cradle-to-the-Grave Tracking of
Certified Parts
Memphis, TN– March, 25 2010- “In
response to the industry need to control
structural parts’ substitution , facilitate
correct parts identification for shops and
provide cradle-to-grave traceability,
Diamond Standard created a Labeling
Standard considered by NSF as “medical
grade” stated Mike O’Neal President of
Diamond
Standard.
P
Part Traceability Label
A two-part tracking label is affixed to each Diamond Standard part.
The two-part label carries a unique serial number which provides
“cradle-to-the-grave” traceability information on the part’s material
and manufacturing history linked to the individual part.
This information includes:
• Material Identification
• Material Certification Analysis
• Lot History
• Manufacturer/ Date
• Final Inspection Report
Cradle-To-Grave Permanent
Manufacturer Part Identification
The Diamond Standard Safety part identification standard provides permanent manufacturer identification, lot number and part
Number engraved or embossed into each
Diamond Standard part. This meets all
state regulations for identification. Diamond Standard does not private label parts
for other companies nor make a dual line of
cheaper grade parts. Diamond Standard
facilities are managed in a quality system
that is both unique and unparalleled in the
aftermarket.
Facilitated Ordering & Correct Part
Delivery/ Identification
Each Diamond Standard Safety part has been assigned a unique partslink number ending with the suffix “DS”. Estimating systems and
distributors can recognize the Diamond Standard parts numbering
system to establish Diamond Standard part visibility. Demanding fulfillment performance integrity from distributors enables a shop ordering Diamond Standard Safety parts to receive the correct Diamond
Standard part. Shop identification on the correct part is further enhanced by Diamond Standard branded outer packaging and labeling.
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“The maximum traceability feature built
into each serial number on each Diamond
Standard Safety part is unprecedented in its
intensity within the industry and can be
accessed at any time” said O’Neal. Diamond Standard’s labeling standard provides the industry a mechanism to prevent
part substitution , facilitate correct part
identification and provides maximum
traceability.
These parts replicate the safety and
damageability characteristics of
corresponding OEM parts, and are
dynamically and destructively third part
tested vs. OEM service parts with test
results validated by former crashworthiness
experts from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA).
About Diamond Standard Parts, LLC:
Diamond Standard Parts brand, and its
associated manufacturers group Reflexxion
Automotive and Production Bumper
Stampings, supply a variety of parts that
include high strength steel reinforcements,
front steel bumpers, high density foam
energy absorbers, full assembly step
bumper systems and bumper brackets.
For information on Diamond Standard Brand parts, please visit
http://www.diamondstandardparts.com
or
contact Geoff Crane at [email protected] or
901.398.5759
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AVALIABLE TO WMABA MEMBERS
View the newsletter by clicking here
http://www.scrs.com/pdf-newsletters/Newsletter%20Issue%201-2010.pdf
View past SCRS newsletters by clicking here
http://www.scrs.com/newsletters.htm
SocietyofCollisionRepairSpecialists
ExecutiveDirector:AaronSchulenburgwww.scrs.com
SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION & SEMA SHOW INFORMATION
Society of Collision Repair Specialists P.O. Box 909 Prosser, WA99350
Dates:
SEMA Show
SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION
Tuesday, November 2 – Friday, November 5
Thursday, November 4 – Friday November 5
(held at the SEMA Show)
Registration:
Exhibitors and Attendees can register for the show by following the link which will be available on
the home screen of www.scrs.com, or by visiting the SEMA Show website at www.semashow.com
Attendee registration will open on April 5th, 2010
Exhibitor space sign-up is now open. Exhibitor applications received with deposits by May 7, 2010
will be included in the priority space selection process. For more information,, Exhibitors can
contact SEMA Show Management at [email protected], or call (702) 450-7662 x 120
Cost to attend:
SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION advanced registration
SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION Registration after Oct 17, 2010
$225.00
$275.00
(Registration is available to SCRS Members, SEMA Members, Repair Facilities and SEMA Show
Exhibitors. Registration allows the participant access to any of the education sessions offered
within the RDE Program)
SEMA/AAPEX Show advanced registration
SEMA/AAPEX Show registration after Oct 17, 2010
SEMA/AAPEX non-exhibiting manufacturer registration
$25.00
$75.00
$200.00
(Manufacturers who are eligible to exhibit, but are attending only to walk the show without exhibiting fit into this category. Those companies are only allowed 2 badges. This category is to protect
the exhibiting manufacturers who are supporting the show, from having other manufacturers try
to attend and meet with the buyers that descend upon Las Vegas for SEMA.)
Where to Stay:
The Las Vegas Hilton has been designated as SCRS’ Headquarter Hotel, and is located directly
next to the Las Vegas Convention Center. This will also be the location of other industry meetings
such as the SCRS Board of Directors Meetings, The Collision Industry Achievement Luncheon,
The Collision Industry Conference, The NABC Board of Directors Meetings, and other associated
industry meetings and activities. Book your hotel rooms soon, as this will likely be one of the first
hotels to sell out.
Negotiated Rates for hotels within SEMA’s block:
ARIA at City Center From $199.00/night
Las Vegas Hilton From $155.00/night
Riviera From $79.00/night
Sahara From $65.00/night
Stratosphere From $39.00/nightalists •
P.O. Box 909, Prosser, WA 99350 • (877) 841-0660 • Fax (877) 851-0660
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SEMA is contracted with approximately 30 hotels in Las Vegas during the run of the show, providing attendees with lodging for all price points. As an added Benefit, all hotels in the official SEMA
block are serviced by a free shuttle that runs to and from the show, compliments of SEMA.
REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION Course Content:
Thursday, November 4, 8:00am – 10:00am
Charles A. Coonradt - Author of The Game of Work, Managing the Obvious and The Better
People Leader
Learn how your employees can enjoy work as much as play, with a winning organizational
culture!
You are in Las Vegas, NV for one of the greatest industry events of your career. You have
spent the week exploring the vast opportunities that exist on the tradeshow floor, and are about to
spend the next two days immersed in some of the most inspiring and exciting educational classes
available, looking for solutions to bring home to your business. When you leave, and return home
to your business, how do you ensure that your staff at home embraces the excitement of work and
implementing new ideas as much as you?
For the past twenty-five years the concepts in the book the Game of Work have been shared
with the collision industry. Today there are shop owners, managers and employees enjoying the
benefits. Chuck Coonradt’s book quantifies the five concepts of recreation and enables employers to apply them into the workplace with fantastic results. His thesis sentence “People will pay
for the privilege of working harder than they will work while being paid” is now the reality for thousands of collision industry repair facilities; their employees truly enjoy work as much as play.
Listen to the man himself explain the concepts that have provided tremendous success for
many. You will return to the workplace literally charged with excitement at the opportunity to apply these principles. Everyone in your presence will benefit from your attendance.
Thursday, November 4, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Kristen Felder – CEO and Founder of Collision Hub
Social Media 101
John Sweigart – Principle Partner in The Body Shop @
Steve Trapp – Collision Services Development Manager for DuPont Performance Coatings
Getting Ready for the Lean Transition
Guy Bargnes – Principle of Bargnes Associates, LLC.
Waterborne: How to Stay Afloat (Panel Discussion)
Toby Chess – AWS Member and Welding Instructor
‘Aluminating’ the Repair Process: Hands on Aluminum Repair
Thursday, November 4, 1:00pm -3:00pm
Randy Profetta – Director of Technical Services and Industry Relations for CAR
CAR--O-LINER
Repair Planning and Structural Diagnosis
John Sweigart – Principle Partner in The Body Shop @
Steve Trapp – Collision Services Development Manager for DuPont Performance Coatings
Making Lean Work
Patrick McGuire, Esq. – Law Offices of Patrick J. McGuire, and CEO/General Counsel for
Gator Customs, LLC
“Steering”: Legal and Practical Approaches to the Problem
Steven Feltovich – Manager of Business Consulting Services for Sherwin Williams
Automotive Finishes
Achieving Service Excellence
— Continues —
Friday, November 5, 8:00am – 10:00am
Timothy Morgan – Technical Director for CELETTE Inc.
Understanding OEM Based Repairs
Tim Ronak – Services Consultant for Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.
Economic Pricing Considerations for the Collision Industry in 2010
Mike Anderson – Owner of Wagonwork Collision Consultants
Outsell, Upsell and Close
Greg Horn – Vice President of Industry Relations for Mitchell International
Auto Physical Damage Industry Trends
Friday, November 5, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Dave Gruskos – President of Reliable Automotive Equipment, Inc.
When to Rivet, Weld, Braze or Bond new Exotic Metals
Steven Feltovich – Manager of Business Consulting Services for Sherwin Williams
Automotive Finishes
Estimating Solutions for profit
John Webb – Senior Vice President of Marketing and New Business for CSI Complete
Dave Merrell – Vice President of Sales for CSI Complete
Why Quirky Customers are Your Most Valuable Resources
Erica Eversman, J.D. – Chief Counsel for Vehicle Information Services, Inc.
Contracts: Terms and Ties that Bind
Friday, November 5, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Frank Terlep – CEO of Summit Software and Mobile Solutions, Inc.
Successful Body Shop Management for the 21st Century
Cory J. King – Partner at Fine, Boggs & Perkins LLP
Wage& Hour Compliance – What you Don’t Know Could Bankrupt You
Mike Anderson – Owner of Wagonwork Collision Consultants
Positioning Yourself in the Collision Repair Industry
Colette Bruce – Owner of Team Safety, LLC
Mandatory Body Shop Compliance with the New EPA Rule!
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RighttoRepairBilltoHit
theu.s.senate
Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Ca)
and Sam Brownback (R-KS) have
both submitted the Motor Vehicles
Owners Right to the Repair Act in
the U.S. Senate.
take their cars for repair or
maintenance. The Right to Repair
Act gives customers more options
by making it easier for independent
repair shops to compete. During
these tough times, it’s critical that
As reported by Boxer, the Senate
version of the bill would require all we support small businesses and
consumers– this legislation does
car manufacturers to provide all
both.”
repair shops with repair instrucSenator Brownback also comtions, tools, access codes, equipment and anything else necessary mented, “The Right to Repair bill
will allow consumers greater
to pinpoint, recognize, maintain
choice of where to take their cars
and service their vehicles. The
same information that manufactur- for repairs and maintenance work.
ers provide authorized dealers, they This legislation is also beneficial
must also share with independent for smaller, independent auto repair shops that are currently unable
repair shops as well.
Senator Boxer states, “Consumers to access some information about
should have choices about where to the cars when the data is held exclusively at the dealership.”
Most of the vehicles vitals are controlled by electronics including
brakes, airbags, ignition and other
operating systems. Independent
shop owners are finding that the
information that they do receive in
often inaccurate or incomplete,
which in turn makes the repair
process much more frustrating and
complicated. It also ends up hurting the consumer who may have to
travel far or pay premium prices
for a total service.
Last April, representatives Edolphus Towns (D-NY), Anna Eshoo
(D-CA) and George Miller (D-CA)
introduced a similar bill, H.R.
2057, in the House of Representatives. It currently holds more than
fifty cosponsors.
The Washington Metropolitan Autobody Association would
like to join CCAR in congratulating
Pohanka Collision Center
in being the first shop to receive this recognition.
Keep up the great work Pohanka!!
CCAR Announces “GreenLink Shop” Program to Recognize Auto
Repairers’ Excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety Practices
CCAR introduces its “GreenLink Shop” recognition program to promote
consumer confidence and reward excellence in environmental, health and safety
stewardship throughout the automotive repair industry.
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2009 Top 20 Companies by Countrywide Premium
Personal lines automobile insurance
Rank
Company
2009
Direct
Premiums
Written
Millions
2009
%
Market
Share
2008
Direct
Premiums
Written
Millions
Premium
Change
08-09
Rank
2008
1
STATE FARM
30,586
18.64
$30,056
1.8%
1
2
ALLSTATE INS
17,249
10.51
$17,691
-2.5%
2
3
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (GEICO)
13,482
8.22
$12,517
7.7%
3
4
PROGRESSIVE
12,258
7.47
$11,679
5.0%
4
5
ZURICH INS (Farmers)
10,442
6.36
$8,884
17.5%
5
6
NATIONWIDE CORP
7,393
4.51
$7,590
-2.6%
6
7
LIBERTY MUTUAL
(Incl SAFECO 2008)
7,161
4.36
$7,231
-1.0%
7
8
USAA
6,747
4.11
$6,251
7.9%
8
9
TRAVELERS
3,364
2.05
$3,387
-0.7%
11
10
AMERICAN FAMILY INS
3,308
2.02
$3,441
-3.8%
10
11
HARTFORD FIRE & CAS
2,652
1.62
$2,652
0.0%
12
12
MERCURY GEN
2,109
1.29
$2,303
-8.4%
13
13
AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES INS
2,054
1.25
$2,122
-3.2%
14
14
METROPOLITAN
2,013
1.23
$2,085
-3.5%
15
15
ERIE INS
1,865
1.14
$1,826
2.2%
16
16
CA STATE AUTO
1,762
1.07
$1,786
-1.3%
17
17
UNITRIN
1,399
0.85
$1,359
2.9%
20
18
AUTO OWNERS
1,360
0.83
$1,257
8.2%
21
19
COMMERCE INC
1,324
0.81
$1,392
-4.8%
18
20
AUTOMOBILE CLUB MI
1,300
0.79
$1,146
13.4%
23
21
AMERICAN INTL
1,192
0.73
$4,443
-73.2%
9
22
GMAC INS HOLDING
1,121
0.68
$1,377
-18.6%
19
23
WHITE MOUNTAINS
1,091
0.67
$1,155
-5.5%
22
24
THE HANOVER IN
1,028
0.63
$1,063
-3.3%
25
25
COUNTRY INS
986
0.60
$0
NA
DataGatheredfromtheNationalAssociationofInsuranceCommissioners
AMERICAN HONDA PRESS RELEASE
SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURAL
PARTS ON HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES
TORRANCE, Calif., March 22, 2010 – Honda and Acura vehicles are engineered and manufactured to exacting standards and as such, are designed to help protect vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
All elements of a collision-energy absorption system including but not limited to any structural components
such as bumper reinforcement bars, bumper energy absorbers, frames, rails, fender aprons A-pillars, B pillars, and body panels must work in concert to protect the vehicle occupants and maintain cabin integrity.
All elements of an occupant supplemental restraint system including but not limited to air bags, side-curtain
air bags, and air bag deployment sensors must work in concert with energy absorption components to provide proper timing for air bag deployment.
Compromising any element of a collision energy absorption system or an occupant supplemental restraint
system in the repair of a collision-damaged vehicle may have an adverse effect on occupant safety in any
subsequent collision. Therefore, American Honda does not support the use of aftermarket, alternative, reverse-engineered, or anything other than original equipment Honda or Acura parts for the collision repair of
any Honda or Acura vehicle.
Further, American Honda does not support the use or re-use of structural components that have been removed and salvaged or recycled from an existing vehicle that has been previously damaged. Although the
parts may appear equivalent, it may be difficult to tell if the part(s) have been previously replaced with a
non-OE part, or if the part has received collateral damage as the result of a prior collision. Further, the part
may have been subjected to severe weathering, rust, or other detrimental environmental exposure.
NISSAN PRESS RELEASE
POSITION STATEMENT: Use of SALVAGED and or USED Air Bag
Components on Nissan Vehicles (Reference: NPSB / 10-016)
FRANKLIN, TN February 24, 2010 – The original supplemental restraint system parts utilized on a
Nissan automobile are designed and specifically engineered for use in that vehicle. This includes the
new service air bag system components. Nissan North America is confident that such supplemental
restraint systems and their components will help protect occupants in Nissan vehicles. The installation
and use of a salvaged or used supplemental restraint systems component in a Nissan vehicle may
compromise the intended performance of the vehicle’s air bag system as there is no certainty of the
history, quality, condition, compatibility,
environmental or other degradation prior to salvage of a salvaged or used air bag system component.
When supplemental restraint system repairs are necessary, Nissan North America recommends
that any repairs be performed by an experienced professional using only new Nissan Genuine original
equipment replacement parts designated for the use on the specific Nissan vehicle supplemental restraint system. Following this recommendation, vehicle owners and repairers can best ensure that the
supplemental restraint system parts used in the repair of the Nissan vehicle will help protect vehicle
occupants in a possible future crash.
Parts Warranty
Nissan North America factory warranty, replacement parts warranty or extended warranties do not
apply to any part other than a Nissan Genuine original equipment replacement part.
Nissan North America will not be responsible for any subsequent repair costs associated with the vehicle or part failure caused by the use of parts other than Nissan Genuine original equipment replacement parts.
NEW WMABA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT!
NEW WMABA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT!
Special Pricing for WMABA Members
Eddie Wittig
Phone: 571-214-0364
Email: [email protected]